EYFS Science Worksheets: Free Printable Activities
There are 24 free EYFS science printables on this page, for Reception and early years (ages 3 to 5). Science sheets cover living things, materials, forces, light, sound, electricity and the Earth. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
What EYFS science covers
Science sits inside Understanding the World. Children explore the seasons, plants, animals and everyday materials.
Reception EYFS science
5 free printables. All Reception worksheets
Amazing Body Fact CardsRead, talk and cut out the cards.10 min
Animal Homes Match-UpJoin each animal to its home.15 minAnswers
Farm Animal Babies MatchJoin each farm animal to its baby.15 minAnswers
Rainbow Colour MixingGuess, mix and colour the answer.Answers
Weather Chart Daily RecordTick the weather every day.
More EYFS science
19 free printables.
Circle the Living Things<h3><span class="JsGRdQ">Which of these things are alive? Draw a circle around the things that are alive with Our Free Printable Download.</span></h3>.
Dancing Raisins Science Experiment
Floating and Sinking GameGuess, then test in the bath or a bowl.Answers
Healthy Teeth ChartA sticker chart for brushing teeth.
Human Body ActivityLabel the Little Boys Body Parts - <h3><span class="JsGRdQ">Cut out each word, match it and stick it to the correct body part.</span></h3>.
Match Adult and Baby Animals<span>Introduce kids to different type of animals by identifying the similarities and differences between adults and their offspring.</span>.
Match The Senses Activity<span>Exploring the 5 senses is one of the best ways for your little one to enjoy and learn about the world. Match each picture to the corresponding sense symbol on this worksheet.</span>.
Material Match Up - Key Stage 1
Mini Beast HuntLook in the garden and tick what you find.
Mini Beasts Hunt
My Senses Match-UpJoin each body part to what it does.15 minAnswers
Nature Scavenger Hunt<span>Get outdoors and become a nature scavenger for British Science Week 2022. Enjoy discovering four of the five senses in our nature sensory scavenger hunt. </span>.
Plant a Garden & Watch it Grow
Puddle Science CardsNine puddle activities to try.Answers
Science I-Spy
Wash Your Hands StepsPut the steps in order.Answers
Weather Chart for NurseryTick the weather each day for a week.Answers
What Do Plants Need to Grow?
Winter Hibernation CardsWhich animals sleep through winter?.Answers
Questions parents and teachers ask
What does EYFS science cover?
Science sits inside Understanding the World. Children explore the seasons, plants, animals and everyday materials.
Are these EYFS science printables free?
Yes. All 24 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Reception.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 9 of the 24 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 10 to 15 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Last updated 2026-11-09. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.